KVV E-Modules

What is pulse defined as?

A: - a) The wave of expansion and recoil occurring in an artery in response to the pumping action of the … B: - b) The heartbeat, conveniently felt at the wrist and at any point where an artery passes superficially over the … C: - c) Checking the rate, rhythm, and volume of throbbing of an artery against a bony prominence. D: - d) The vascular status of a limb.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of assessing the pulse?

A: - a) To determine the number of heartbeats per minute. B: - b) To evaluate the amplitude (strength) of the pulse. C: - c) To assess the vascular status of the limb. D: - d) To measure blood pressure directly.

What is the normal pulse rate for a 5-10 year old child?

A: - a) 140 beats/minute B: - b) 120 beats/minute C: - c) 90 beats/minute D: - d) 70 to 80 beats/minute

Which artery is located at the sides of the neck and commonly used for taking pulse?

A: - a) Radial artery B: - b) Brachial artery C: - c) Carotid artery D: - d) Femoral artery

How long should you count the pulse if it is regular?

A: - a) 15 seconds and multiply by 4 B: - b) 30 seconds and multiply by 2 C: - c) 45 seconds and multiply by 1.5 D: - d) 60 seconds without multiplying

What should be done if the pulse rate is irregular?

A: - a) Count the pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4. B: - b) Count the pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2. C: - c) Count the pulse for a full minute. . D: - d) Estimate the pulse rate without counting

Which artery is located over the temporal region?

A: - a) Radial artery B: - b) Temporal artery C: - c) Carotid artery D: - d) Dorsalis pedis artery

When should you notify a physician about the pulse rate?

A: - a) If the pulse rate is below 70 beats/minute. B: - b) If the pulse rate is below 60 beats/minute or above 100 beats/minute. /minute. C: - c) If the pulse rate is irregular. D: - d) If the pulse rate is 80 beats

Where should the nurse place their fingers when assessing the radial pulse?

A: - a) Over the client's bicep. B: - b) Along the radial or thumb side of the client's wrist. f the foot. C: - c) On the carotid artery. D: - d) On the dorsal side o

What is an important step after assessing the pulse?

A: - a) Wash hands. B: - b) Perform a physical exercise. C: - c) Immediately take another patient's pulse. D: - d) Skip recording the pulse if it is normal.